MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1675: Queen Bug Invasion

Chapter 1675: Chapter 1675: Queen Bug Invasion

Although Lich form is a Soul Form, it belongs to melee combat. Li Yao’s Hunter skills are undoubtedly mastered to perfection, but there’s still a gap in melee combat.

However, since players’ skills are not yet mature at this stage, combined with his years of experience—although he was only a rogue for two years in his previous life, he fought constantly—it means that despite not being specialized in melee, he understands its techniques thoroughly.

Thus, in this life, his spiritual power is formidable, combined with his previous life’s experience, he stands at the top in melee among players.

However, if we are talking about challenging higher levels remotely and even hunting world-level chiefs, then he still falls short.

But this is purely in Lich Death God form without the synergy with his own true form. If both can be separated, with his spiritual power, multitasking is effortless.

In the realm of deities, spiritual power can achieve multitasking; otherwise, with so many faiths and statues, insufficient and unyielding spiritual power would lead to insanity.

Li Yao took out the Fusion Crystal. There are quite a few items he can fuse with now. Genuine equipment, special equipment, and items can all be chosen.

The Touch of Darkness, Titan Equipment, Heart of Machinery, Star Bow, Mother Worm, etc.

The Touch of Darkness, naturally, doesn’t need much explanation; it’s powerful, but Li Yao doesn’t want to become a misshapen ancient god or fall under the Void Lord’s control and gaze. Li Yao knows well that even if he becomes stronger than the ancient gods, being noticed by the Void Lord would turn into tragedy.

He is confident but not arrogant enough to handle several cosmic dominators. Moreover, the Void Lord is one of the strongest extreme gods in terms of control desire and destructive urges, so despite the many benefits of merging with the Touch of Darkness, Li Yao cannot choose it.

Besides, even if he doesn’t fuse with it, he can wield most of its power, which is already sufficient for Li Yao.

Titan Equipment, it’s also nice. If he had a full set, Li Yao would definitely choose it, but now having three parts, waiting to complete a set—Li Yao doesn’t even know how long it would take. If he doesn’t embark on the Path of the Strong, it would severely hinder his growth potential without breaking through limitations.

Furthermore, Li Yao doesn’t have a good impression of becoming a Titan. Are Titans merciful? No, they aren’t. Do those Guardians protect ordinary people?

No, the Titans merely create mechanical and elemental worlds, and the elements are only Earth Elementals, Earth Spirits, and Mechanical Spirits.

Although they reformed this world, making it vibrant, their envisioned world wasn’t like this. Flesh and blood creatures differ from their essence. In reality, they are no different from other extreme gods; they only represent order. They must act thus for their strength to grow.

So becoming a Titan isn’t the best choice for Li Yao.

Next is the Star Bow; Li Yao doesn’t want to be confined to the Hunter profession. Above are Beast Gods and Hunter Gods, even if he becomes a god, what is he? At best, he’ll be like a Hunter God, but what is a Hunter God but a lower-tier god.

Moreover, the Star Bow is in a broken state, and its development potential is fixed. Li Yao cannot exert too much control over it.

Li Yao’s current best fusion options are the Mother Worm and Heart of Machinery.

Both items are not strong now, but Li Yao values their plasticity potential.

Whether Mother Worm or Heart of Machinery can become fusion items and merge with him, furthermore provide him with endless Faith Power, which will greatly benefit him after Divine Enthronement.

Don’t think Li Yao is considering too far ahead; it’s because he suffered greatly from imperfect fusion items in his previous life. Correcting it requires a hundredfold effort, even under lucky circumstances.

Having confirmed the items to fuse, now it’s about choosing the Death God form and the true form’s fusion items.

After long contemplation, Li Yao made various deductions about future development before finally making a decision.

That is the fusion of the true form with the Mother Worm, and the fusion of the Death God with Heart of Machinery.

Actually, if Lich form is a magic type, Mother Worm’s soul fusion is more suitable.

But for melee, Death God form is too fragile. Fusing Heart of Machinery allows Li Yao to build a metal body for the Death God form and equip it with melee armor.

While for ranged, Mother Worm fusion, though not perfect, is the best result at this stage.

Having made the decision, Li Yao first merged a Fusion Crystal with the Mother Worm, then affixed it to his brow. Moments later, the mark formed by the Mother Worm had disappeared.

At this moment, Li Yao and the Mother Worm are connected in flesh and soul, a law more powerful and advanced than a contract. From now on, as long as Li Yao lives, the Mother Worm will be immortal, no matter what damage is incurred.

"System: The first step on the Path of the Strong is complete, fusion completed, abilities acquired based on fusion determination."

"Acquired passive skill: Mother Worm Invasion. For further skills and abilities, please further enhance the fusion level. Current fusion level with Mother Worm: 1."

Mother Worm Invasion: Attacks carry soldier bugs, effects vary based on soldier bug type.

Soldier bug types: Parasite, Corrosive Worm, Explosive Shock, Slash Bug.

"System: To gain more soldier bug types or enhance soldier bugs with element attributes, please increase fusion level."

Li Yao took a deep breath, quite satisfied with the fusion skill. He already possesses this skill, but not as potent, only as parasite eggs, hatched to produce bugs upon enemy death.

Whereas this ability goes a step further, carrying Mother Worm’s attack with own attack, accompanied by special effects.

Parasite is forcible control; against weaker enemies, directly control them, against stronger ones, mental attack and interference, effective for interrupting spellcasting.

Corrosive Worm’s Armor Breaker effect makes breaking strong, tough armor much easier.

Explosive Worm is equivalent to explosive arrows; pairing it with explosive arrows results in double explosions, undoubtedly powerful.

Slash Bug is akin to sealing sword or blade energy to produce slashing attack effects through melee weapon swings.

It’s safe to say, Li Yao is very satisfied with this fusion and it meets his anticipated expectations.

With successful fusion, when killing Path of the Strong bosses or players in the future, they’ll drop a certain amount of fusion substance, which is necessary for upgrading fusion level.

Increasing fusion level strengthens the fusion items and grants new passive and active abilities.

Next, Li Yao activated Death God form, preparing to initiate the second item’s fusion.

This time is crucial; if his deductions are correct, he’ll embark on a broad path, even if needing more fusion materials, Li Yao won’t hesitate to pursue it.

Some might think, isn’t it just double, what’s the big deal, but fusion material experience isn’t calculated like this...